Let's take a look at Takayuki Yamada's profile along with the complete facts which are quite surprising and rarely known to many people!

Actor Takayuki Yamada is one of the brightest stars in the entertainment industry in Japan. Starting from playing a small role, to a very memorable presence in Crow Zero. There are quite a number of surprising facts about Takayuki Yamada who turned out to be a multitalented actor and not only good at acting but also able to do many things.

The Dunia Games team will discuss Takayuki Yamada's profile along with some surprising facts. Let's see in more detail. 

Takayuki Yamada Profile

Takayuki Yamada Profile

• Full Name: Takayuki Yamada, in Japanese (山田孝之 Yamada Takayuki)
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Japanese
• Date of Birth: October 20th 1983
• Place of Birth: Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan
• Religion: Unknown
• Status: Married
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Producer, and also Dubber
• Years active: 1998 - present
• Agent: Stardust Promotions

Takayuki Yamada Interesting Facts

1. Born in Naha, Okinawa But Raised in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima

Takayuki Yamada was born in Naha, Okinawa Japan on October 20th 1983. But even though he was born in Naha, Takayuki grew up not in that place, because it is known that Takayuki grew up in another place, precisely in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima until he was 15 years old.

2. His First Experience in Entertainment was In the 90s

Known as a famous singer, dubber, and actor from Japan, he made his name well known to Japanese people and even people from foreign countries. There was a beginning before he became famous, in the 90s he was scouted. Precisely when he was shopping with his two sisters in front of Laforet Harajuku, where at that time he was working as a model for a youth magazine.

3. A Supporting Actor in Psychometer Eiji

He started to enter the world of entertainment in the 90s, but it's a shame he didn't become an important or main actor. Takayuki Yamada made his debut in the world of acting starting from being a supporting actor first. He became a supporting actor in a TV drama adaptation of a mystery manga, Psychometer Eiji.

4. His Role as Kankuro Shindo in Waterboys Made Him Even More Famous

Even though at first he was not well-known and only became a supporting actor, Takayuki Yamada gradually became famous. In fact, Takayuki's rise to fame as an actor stems from his role as Kankuro Shindo in the Japanese TV series Waterboys in 2003. With this role, Takayuki's name is increasingly rising in the world of Japanese entertainment.

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5. Received Elan d'or Award in 2004

His name as an actor is getting better and better, especially in 2003. With his popularity skyrocketing, even in 2004 he won the award for favorite newcomer actor. However, the 2004 award was received by Takayuki Yamada in the form of the Elan d'or Award.

6. Join the Music World in 2002

Takayuki Yamada is not only known as an actor, he is also known as a musician or singer who is no less popular than his acting work. Before being famous today as a famous musician and singer, Takayuki used to make his debut in the music world from his first album entitled "All I Want For This Summer Is You" which was released in 2002.

7. Collaborated with Akanishi in 2016

No less than his acting work, Takayuki Yamada was also successful in the music world. Because of his success in the music world, Takayuki even collaborated with a popular singer named Jin Akanishi. The collaboration actually happened in 2016, with the group name Jintaka. It's a shame that the Jintaka group is only two-months old before disbanding.

8. Become a Producer of Live Action Saint Young Men

Not only has a job as a singer, actor, or even a dubber of a movie, Takayuki Yamada also tried to become a producer. In fact, Takayuki Yamada's debut as a producer, actually started with the live action adaptation of the new web manga series entitled Saint Young Men.

9. Created The XXXXXX (The Six)

Not stopping at being a prominent actor or musician, Takayuki Yamada has also developed into a well-known musician with several of his collaborations. One of them that caught the attention was from his collaboration with Go Ayano and Asahi Uchida. The collaboration, which was held in 2018, was a collaboration that succeeded in forming The XXXXXX, or commonly read as “The Six”.

10. His First Award in the International Movie World in 2011

Besides several movies and roles that are no doubt, Takayuki Yamada is not only famous in Japan, but he is also famous internationally. In the international movie world, Takayuki Yamada actually managed to receive his first award in the form of the Asia Rising Star Award at the 2011 New York Asian Film Festival.

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